MAY 31, 2021

Hyundai to Build EVs in U.S. Under $7.4B Spending Plan

Hyundai and Kia will monitor market conditions and the U.S. government’s EV policy as they finalize plans to enhance their U.S. production facilities and gradually expand local EV production.

Ford, Volkswagen See the Future with Argo Lidar Sensors and AV Trials

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Volkswagen announces start of international ID. Buzz AV trials based on Argo technology as Ford moves ahead with plans for AV production in 2022 with Argo Lidar.

Achates-Ricardo Partnership Aims for Production Application of Opposed-Piston Engine

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Can Achates’ opposed-piston engine design finally make the grade? Engineering firm Ricardo thinks so and is working with Achates Power to bring the engine into production by mid-decade.

Q&A: AImotive CEO Talks Sony Car, Silicon Chips and New Market Opportunities

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Disruption in the battery-electric-vehicle market could be the ticket for Hungary-based automated-driving developer AImotive, its top executive says.

An Overview of the Autosar Adaptive and its Rationale

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Trends around the software-defined vehicle and centralization of electronics hardware components come from the automotive industry’s need to adjust to new applications and the requirements for cloud-connected cars.

Ford and SK in Battery JV; California’s Plan; Musk Shopping in Europe?

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Ford and South Korean battery maker SK to partner on U.S. joint venture, while California looks to speed EV adoption and Tesla makes plant news around the globe.

Refreshed ’22 VW Tiguan Arrives This Fall

Volkswagen announces a series of meaningful upgrades for the refreshed ’22 Tiguan that will go on sale in September, including a consolidated top trim level that offers better value.

Hyundai Tucson Raises Compact CUV Segment Bar, Again

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With appealing new looks, an impressive potpourri of technology and a base price of $24,950, this new Tucson appears to ace all three key criteria for styling, features and value.